Naomi Neilson

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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].

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Budget decision frees up new university places for incoming law students

Universities are prepared to welcome up to 12,000 new students in 2021 following the federal government’s decision to inject an additional $326 million into the budget

NEWLAW • Mon, 05 Oct 2020

The top 10 news updates that law students must know today

Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé brings young lawyers the most important updates from over the last fortnight, from historic appointments to promoting diversity in the law

NEWLAW • Mon, 05 Oct 2020

Confidence in Victoria Police takes significant hit following Lawyer X saga

In new research conducted by Roy Morgan, Victorian residents indicated that they rate the police force much lower than they did three years ago, crediting the recent ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

NRF senior consultant joins Queensland Law Society board

A senior consultant at Norton Rose Fulbright has joined the Queensland Law Society’s council where he intends to start making a “significant contribution” to its ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

Environmental Protection Authority updates prosecution guidelines

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority has updated guidelines that govern how and if it can launch legal proceedings and pursue prosecutions under its legislation.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

Partners from lower socio-economic backgrounds take 2 years longer to advance

A UK study has found partners from a lower socio-economic background, who are culturally diverse or are female took far longer to advance to senior positions.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

Leading barristers appointed to coveted rank of senior counsel in NSW and Victoria

The NSW Bar Association and Victorian Bar have announced a suite of new appointees to senior counsel for 2020.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

Lawyer X inquiry commits to restoring confidence in Victorian legal community

In an address of “attacks” aimed at them from Nicola Gobbo and Victoria Police, inquiry lawyers have accused both parties of attempting to diminish public confidence in ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2020

Auditor-General Act overdue for its 10-year review

A joint committee is set to review whether any reform is needed for the Auditor-General Act 1997 as it commences the routine 10-year evaluation of governance frameworks

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2020

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